Cape Bay Café Mystery Series

The first three novels in Cape Bay Café Mysteries Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse: Francesca spends her days making delicious artisan cappuccinos, until she stumbles upon her neighbor's dead body. When police discover Mr. Cardosi was poisoned, Francesca becomes a suspect. The victim's son, Matty, happens to be Francesca's old high school friend. Together, they uncover the secrets of the locals to find the killer in their idyllic beach town. Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys: When Francesca's high school crush, Todd, is accused of murder, she is convinced he is innocent. The police don't believe Todd's story, and neither does Matty. Francesca sets out to prove Todd's innocence, while Matty investigates to prove Todd's guilt. But what if he's right—what if Todd is a murderer? Margaritas, Marzipan, and Murder: Summer tourist season is winding down, but police find a dead body in the alley beside Mary Ellen's Souvenirs and Gifts. Police rule it a suicide, but Francesca knows it's murder. Who would buy a bag of souvenirs, including a box of delicious marzipan, only to commit suicide moments later? Even though the police tell her to stay out of the case, Fran is too curious not to investigate.